An NEH-funded archaeology project is unearthing evidence -- spanning three centuries -- that numerous oppressed groups took refuge in the swamp, including runaway slaves and displaced Native Americans.

When retailer Edgar Kaufmann approached Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s to design a family retreat in the Allegheny Mountains, the result was a landmark of American architecture -- built directly over a waterfall. Read more on EDSITEment, NEH’s award-winning website for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.

The great age of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) literature lasted from the sixth through the tenth centuries CE. But its influence can still be found in modern fantasy tales, such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series. Read more about Anglo-Saxon poetry on EDSITEment, NEH’s award-winning website for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.